Top 10 Building Brick News of the Week 8 October 2026
Here are the ten biggest building-brick stories of the week.
1. COBI kicks off October with the Flying Bulls Corsair
Following the licence announcement, COBI’s Flying Bulls line is becoming a concrete product range: the Chance Vought F4U-4 Corsair (26634) is now listed among COBI’s October releases and in its official store. The 1:32-scale model contains 665 pieces, includes a pilot figure and recreates the striking Flying Bulls livery with printed elements.
2. BlueBrixx lists eleven Dr. Seuss sets featuring the Grinch and Cat in the Hat
BlueBrixx is expanding its licensed portfolio with a full Dr. Seuss wave comprising eleven sets. The range focuses on characters including the Grinch and The Cat in the Hat, spanning smaller figures and larger display builds. It brings another major US entertainment licence into BlueBrixx’s growing catalogue.
3. Lumibricks Explorer Treehouse is now available
Lumibricks has released the Explorer Treehouse (10016). The illuminated build contains 2,466 pieces, 14 LEDs, three minifigures and numerous printed elements, and it can connect with the Misty Forest Cabin. Sales began on 6 October.
4. Pantasy gives a fuller look at its Terminator T-800 models
Pantasy has revealed more of its upcoming Terminator builds. The line includes a T-800 bust as well as a large endoskeleton model. The new imagery gives the clearest look yet at their construction and display style, while final price and availability details should still be treated as unconfirmed until the products receive their full official release information.
5. Mattel Brick Shop puts the Halo Warthog on general sale
Mattel Brick Shop’s Halo UNSC M12 Warthog has been on general sale since 1 October. The 935-piece 1:22-scale model combines building bricks with metal elements, working independent suspension and a swappable cannon. It also includes a matching Hot Wheels die-cast vehicle.
6. BlueBrixx brings back the Astronomer’s Lighthouse in a revised version
The Astronomer’s Lighthouse is returning as a substantially revised BlueBrixx Pro model. The new version contains 7,586 pieces and stands around 54 centimetres tall. Priced at €249.95, it remains a major display set while giving the established Astronomer world a technical and visual overhaul.
7. COBI expands its range with six Toyota models
COBI’s latest catalogue reveals a sizeable Toyota wave. The line includes versions of the GR Yaris Rally2 and several Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 builds. All six models are planned in 1:35 scale, adding another major automotive brand to COBI’s civilian and motorsport ranges.
8. BlueBrixx announces Stargate Atlantis Gate Room and Puddle Jumper
BlueBrixx is expanding its Stargate licence again with two Stargate Atlantis builds: a large Gate Room and a Puddle Jumper. The Gate Room contains 3,120 pieces and five figures, while the Puddle Jumper has 1,011 pieces and four figures. Both bring central icons from the series into the growing Stargate range.
9. Eisenfausts Bande grows with three new BlueBrixx sets
BlueBrixx is adding three models to its in-house fantasy world Eisenfausts Bande: an abandoned iron mine with 3,573 pieces, a hideout with 866 pieces and the small Badender Bandit set. The additions give the theme both a major scene build and smaller expansion options.
10. Pantasy plans more Odysseus 31 models
Pantasy’s Odysseus 31 range is also set to grow. Beyond the sets already known, further models based on the Franco-Japanese animated classic are in development, including builds inspired by the series logo, communicator and a shuttle. Pantasy is gradually turning the licence into a broader themed collection.
Comments